Civil Rights Movement

BREAKING NEWS: Congressman John Lewis Endorses Joe Biden for President

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I am very pleased and very happy to take the time to endorse a friend, a man…

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COVID-19: Black Churches Employ Innovation to Worship During a Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many Black churches are using conference calls, Facebook Live, Instagram, YouTube and other video conferencing technologies to…

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Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that…

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Documenting History: Rep. John Lewis Leads 55th Anniversary Selma March

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Fifty-five years ago, a few of our children attempted to march across this bridge. We were beaten,…

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OP-ED: Why “green buildings” are a civil rights issue

NNPA NEWSWIRE — When we decided to establish our new headquarters as a living building and began to explore what…

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NNPA EXCLUSIVE — Biden Says, ‘The Black Vote Will Determine the Nominee’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I got started in the African American community. I got involved in the Civil Rights Movement when…

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Outgoing Mississippi Governor Says state faces ‘1,000 years of Darkness’ if Black Man Elected

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "I intend to work for @cindyhydesmith as if the fate of America depended on her single election,"…

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OP-ED: By the Content of their Character

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the summer of 1963, Reuther teamed up with Dr. King in Detroit for The Walk to…

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Rep. Maxine Waters: Dr. King’s Fight Continues On

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Today we honor one of the world’s most impassioned freedom fighters and ‘drum majors for justice’: Reverend…

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Black News Channel Network Launch Fulfills Lifelong Dream of JC Watts

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Tallahassee, Florida-based BNC counts as the brainchild of J.C. Watts, Jr., who is described by Tommy…

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